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Medical Xpress / Finding the RNA aptamer in the haystack that could improve treatment for Parkinson's
Synucleinopathies are a group of neurodegenerative disorders that include serious conditions such as Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. There are currently no cures for these disorders, and treatment is limited ...
Medical Xpress / How the skin really tells cool from warm
Whether we hold a warm mug or step onto a cool floor, specialized nerve cells in the skin constantly report temperature to the brain. Scientists have long assumed that separate groups of sensory cells detect nonpainful cool ...
Tech Xplore / India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways
India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network.
Phys.org / Study reports the first detection of a sugar in interstellar space
Sugars are key biomolecules in living organisms, as they form the backbone of DNA and RNA and play a fundamental role in metabolic processes. In theories of the origin of life, sugars are also essential for the synthesis ...
Phys.org / Hourly data reveal Alpine 100-year floods could arrive every 45 to 80 years
Heavy precipitation becomes more intense with every degree Earth warms. This affects flooding. Using hourly data from 384 rivers in the Alps, researchers from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF modeled ...
Phys.org / Frog protein could become first antidote to deadly red tide toxin
The "red tide" algal blooms that are becoming more frequent along the Pacific coast produce one of the most potent neurotoxins known: saxitoxin, or STX. The toxin accumulates in shellfish and causes paralytic shellfish poisoning ...
Phys.org / DNA origami turns secret messages into nano–Morse code that acts as multiplayer molecular encryption
Mathematics has always been at the core of securing information. From online banking to government communications, modern society relies on cryptography, in which complex mathematical algorithms transform readable information ...
Tech Xplore / A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping
Engineers often use vision-language models to produce new designs, such as airplane or automobile components. To simulate how those components will perform in realistic situations, they'll use tried-and-true computer-aided ...
Phys.org / FIFA and pop superstars should discount tickets for fans to keep climate costs of 'mega-events' down, say researchers
The vast majority of carbon emissions caused by "mega-events" such as World Cups and global concert tours come from audience travel, according to University of Cambridge researchers. In a new study, researchers estimate that ...
Tech Xplore / India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonize rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels.
Medical Xpress / ECT-like stimulation unlocks lasting immature-like state in adult mouse neurons
A research team at Fujita Health University led by Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa has uncovered a novel mechanism of cellular plasticity in which repeated neuronal stimulation can durably alter the identity of mature neurons. ...
Medical Xpress / Immune cells use previously unknown pathway to eliminate acute myeloid leukemia
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a new way in which T cells attack acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells, which may help explain why AML is particularly sensitive to immune-based ...